DRI Research

At the University of Delaware, the Delaware Rehabilitation Institute brings together researchers from various science disciplines, such as engineering, biology and physical therapy, to conduct joint research to further the field of rehabilitation medicine and position DRI as a leading national center for rehabilitation research.

Our interdisciplinary research has included

Solute transport in bone

Development of robotic exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation

Effect of high-frequency, low-magnitude vibration on bone in children with osteogenesis imperfect

Motor coordination in children with autism, dyslexia, and developmental coordination disorder

Development of community exercise programs for stroke and Parkinson’s Disease patients

Adaptation of osteoblasts to mechanical stimulation

Knee stability and osteoarthritis

Use of functional electrical stimulation to improve fitness in children with cerebral palsy

Technology development and training for infant power mobility

Use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for knee and shoulder rehabilitation